Expanding Ligaments and Right Side Pelvic Pain

During her pregnancy, Elisabeth became concerned when she began to experience right side pelvic pain. Aching in this area is encountered by a large number of women during pregnancy.

Actually, tenderness in the abdomen in general is common when women are pregnant. This discomfort quite often stems from what is known as round ligament pain, and is caused by the stretching of the round ligaments. This condition, which usually presents itself on the right side of the pelvis, occurs as a result of the normal changes that transpire when a women is carrying a baby.

The uterus is suspended in the abdomen with the aid of these round sinews. As the uterus, which is under normal conditions the size of an average pear, grows in size and weight as the child inside the mother goes through the growing stages, the once thick ligaments are stretched thin. To get an idea of what this might be like, imagine a rubber band and what happens when it is pulled at both ends.

As the tendons stretch, they disturb adjacent fibers and other sensitive areas. This is the source of the pain associated with the condition. More than being a serious health risk, the situation is scary because for a mother-to-be any pain in the abdominal region can cause alarm. It is important to remember that this is normal discomfort experienced by women who are expecting a child.

This type hurting can be confused with pain caused by other ailments, so it is important not to assume that the discomfort is associated with the uterine ligaments. As stated, this is a common occurrence, but an examination by a physician can rule out other possible causes.

Right side pelvic pain can also be caused by an involuntary contraction or cramp, rolling onto your side during sleep and physical exertion such as exercise.

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